
Savory Fund raises over $200M to back emerging restaurant chains
The private equity firm aided the early growth of Swig and Mo’ Bettahs, and its latest fund will support expanding concepts with strong brand identity.
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The private equity firm aided the early growth of Swig and Mo’ Bettahs, and its latest fund will support expanding concepts with strong brand identity.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced multi-unit, multi-brand operator ELJ Investments to bring new locations to Georgia and South Carolina.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a fast-casual restaurant concept, opens on Tuesday, Sept.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers grows with $2.6 million average unit volume

Saladworks’ parent has already debuted 23 units, nearly half of which are co-branded, and is on pace to double its new restaurant openings this year.

The beverage category has exploded with growth, driven by brands like Dutch Bros, 7 Brew, Scooter's, and Swig.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the fast-casual restaurant concept, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring new locations to Arkansas and Texas.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the fast-casual restaurant concept, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring new locations to Arkansas and Texas.

"Bacon Fest is a great opportunity for us to celebrate one of our guests' favorite flavors while putting a fresh spin on some of our signature menu items.
Rick Petralia will oversee the brand’s flagship training and media resource teams while continuing to advance culinary strategy for the fast-casual steakburger concept.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers signs 3-unit deal in Wyoming

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A nine-unit Freddy’s group in Colorado and Wyoming has become the first QSR franchise to achieve a new five-part operational standard for restroom handwashing hygiene.
Bikky, the customer data platform built exclusively for multi-unit restaurants, announced its partnership with Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers expects to open 60 locations in 2026.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is on pace to open 60 restaurants by the end of 2026, with a large number of new openings credited to expansions with existing franchisees.

The frozen custard and steakburger franchise aims to surpass 600 units by pivoting toward endcap and in-line restaurant models to reduce initial investment costs for franchisees.

Cornelius has introduced an automated beverage dispensing system designed to improve speed of service and accuracy for quick-service restaurant drive-thru operations.

IHOP and Baskin-Robbins launch Dubai chocolate and dot cake menu items.

Regional convenience store operator Estepp Energy is expanding its foodservice portfolio by integrating PJ’s Coffee locations into seven of its Central Kentucky retail sites.

The frozen custard chain is entering the competitive beverage market with 'Freddy’s Bevies,' a new line of dirty sodas and premium teas to drive afternoon traffic.

The Restaurant Industry Veteran Joins the Fast-Casual Brand as it Approaches its 600 th Location Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a Kansas-based fast-casual restaurant conce

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